In 2017, the dashboard camera market was valued at USD 2.74 billion, which is expected to reach a value of USD 5.36 billion by 2023, registering a CAGR of about 11.85% during 2018-2023 (the forecast period). The report provides a detailed view of the dashboard camera market across various product types and technologies. North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa are the regions included in this study.

Dashboard camera has become one of the important car accessories in many countries, due to the stringent safety regulation imposed by various transport and government authorities. Besides, the rising competition in the market has resulted in a decrease in the prices of dashboard cameras, which has further increased the rate of adoption of cameras among car owners. Increasing consumer awareness and focus on safety have also been identified to influence the market growth.

Increase in the Number of Road Accidents and Thefts Driving the Dashboard Camera Demand

The number of road traffic accidents are increasing, worldwide, which has led to an increase in the popularity of dash cams. A dash cam footage provides an objective account of crashes when one is involved in a car accident or high-stress events, which can help to speed-up insurance claims and lower insurance costs. Over the past few years, the sales rate of dashboard cameras has been increasing in the UK considering the different advantages it offers. Besides, many dashboard cameras are rechargeable, so they are of use even when the cars are not in motion. One of the best uses of dashcam is the capturing of culprits behind parking accidents and theft of essentials left back in car. All these benefits provided by dash cams are leading to an increase in the growth rate of the global dashboard camera market.

Increase in the Automobile Sales Rate leading to a Growth of Dashboard Cameras

The sales of automobiles are rising across the globe. In the present situation, every car owner wants to have the best features in the car, which include convenience and safety. Therefore, car manufacturers are installing the best of dash cameras, in order to provide their customers the safety they need while travelling. The demand for dash cams has been increasing with every sale of car, which is propelling the demand for dashboard camera market.

Asia-Pacific a Dominating Dashboard Camera Market

Asia-Pacific holds a major share of the global market, due to the increase in popularity of dashboard cameras among commercial and private vehicle owners. The growth in demand for dash cam comes from countries, like China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Others, in which China holds the market share. Moreover, the rise in central focus on fraud protection and providing road safety to motorists and passengers has led to a rapid increase of the dashboard camera market in South East Asian countries, such as Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Key Developments in the Market

March 2018 - Garmin International, Inc. introduced advanced driver assistance features for professional truck drivers with its newest dēzl™ series. This will introduce a dashcam with cutting-edge advanced driver assistance features for truck drivers. The trucking industry will have the ability to receive advanced camera-assisted warnings from their truck navigators.

November 2017 - Papago Inc. was named a CES 2018 innovation awards honoree for Papago Ray. Ray has incorporated a top-notch rear-view camera that renders real-time feed of surroundings onto its 7.8 screen. Rays field of view is superior to that of a traditional rear-view mirror, as it has the ability to reduce blind spots and enhance traffic safety by giving an exact view of the surroundings.